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Qingdao.R 11,489 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Airlink.Outbound indirect flight with Airlink, departs from East London on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,489, select.
Qingdao.R 11,689 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,689, select.
Qingdao.R 14,239 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Durban King Shaka International on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 14,239, select.
Qingdao.R 104,535 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Qingdao.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 104,535, select.

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Airports near Qingdao

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Qingdao. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 17,237.
The cheapest month to fly to Qingdao is usually September.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Qingdao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between South Africa and Qingdao Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Qingdao is R 17,237. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Qingdao Airport is Saturday, 6 September 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Qingdao is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Qingdao.

Flying to Qingdao

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 11,489
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Qingdao Liuting International Airport is R 11,489. A return plane ticket to TAO right now is R 17,237.

  • Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to TAO goes up or down.

  • Don't put things off until the last minute. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Qingdao, where Qingdao Liuting International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Qingdao. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes can often save you money. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Qingdao Liuting International Airport.

Best time to go to Qingdao

  • You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Qingdao in May.

  • If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to TAO.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to TAO. It's the perfect time to explore Qingdao in full swing.

  • April is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Qingdao then.

  • With averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), July is when Qingdao is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -7ºC (19ºF) to 5ºC (41ºF).

  • January is your safest bet for clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Qingdao.

  • Expect the heaviest showers during July, which gets around ten days of wet weather.

Flying to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO): What you need to know

  • Fly to Qingdao without any stops. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Qingdao Liuting International Airport:

  • Consider booking your TAO plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 100% of flights into this hub arriving on time.

  • On arrival at TAO, you'll be in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • Be tucked up in bed shortly after your flight to TAO. Choose one of these stays close to Qingdao Liuting International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:

  • Qingdao Liuting International Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 87% of outbound flights touching down as planned. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.

  • Qingdao Liuting International Airport is located in Qingdao, Shandong, China.

Getting to central Qingdao from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

Qingdao highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Qingdao and find your way to these major attractions:

    • 大熊猫馆: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 3 kilometres west of the centre.

    • Shilaoren Sightseeing Garden: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Qingdao. This park is roughly 11 kilometres east of the centre.

    • Damai Island: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kilometres east of the heart of Qingdao.

How to get to Jiaozhou from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)

  • Setting out for the nearby city of Jiaozhou? It's about 18 kilometres from TAO. It'll take you around 35 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.

Travelling from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Gaomi

  • Gaomi is around 31 kilometres from Qingdao Liuting International Airport if that's where your trip takes you.

  • The drive time to Gaomi is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

Explore more of China

  • There's a whole lot more of China waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Qingdao, set off for Tai'an. On the must-do list? Start with 泰山极顶, Daguan Peak and 岱顶.

  • Zibo is another popular destination in China and is roughly 193 kilometres west of Qingdao. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Huashan Park, 青龙山公园 and Honglian Lake.

  • Roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Qingdao, Yantai is worth going out of your way for. Big reasons to visit include Coastal Scenic Area, Nan Mountain Park and Yantai Mountain Scenic Spot. Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT) is the easiest way to get here.

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